Perhaps you don’t realize how urgent this matter really is. You’ve been coasting by, watching the All-Star voting updates thinking you still had time to vote for your guy, but time is running out! The NBA All-Star Game itself is little more than a month away, meaning voting ends this week!
You could be a Sacramento Kings fan looking to get some representation in one of the NBA’s biggest events of the season. You could be an Oklahoma City Thunder fan trying to remind everyone just how stacked your roster is. You could even be an Indiana Pacers fan looking at your team’s stats through tears. Regardless, you still have an opportunity to shape this year’s All-Star Game. And with a new format featuring the United States vs. the World, this could be one of the most-viewed NBA All-Star Games in recent memory. Why not take advantage, huh?
Here’s everything to know regarding All-Star voting and All-Star festivities for 2026:
When does NBA All-Star voting end?
NBA All-Star voting ends Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET (8:59 p.m. PT).
Votes have counted for triple on various days since polls opened: Dec. 21, Dec. 25, Dec. 30, Jan. 7. And votes will count for triple on Jan. 14 as well, meaning there is still time for small gaps in voting to be overcome by a dedicated fanbase.
The game will air on NBC, with streaming options available through Peacock.
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When will All-Star starters be announced?
The starters will be revealed through a show on both NBC and Peacock on Monday, Jan. 19.
When will All-Star reserves be announced?
While an exact date has yet to be revealed, the reserves for the NBA All-Star Game are likely to be announced the last week in January.
NBA All-Star week events schedule
The festivities will begin on Friday, Feb. 13 with the HBCU Classic. That game will begin at 5 p.m. ET on Peacock and will take place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
That will be followed up with the Celebrity All-Star Game, beginning at 7 p.m. ET, also at the Kia Forum. That game will air on ESPN. Rosters for the Celebrity All-Star Game have not yet been announced.
The final event for Feb. 16 will be the Rising Stars Game, featuring several of the NBA’s best up-and-coming stars. That game has a 9 p.m. ET start time on Peacock from the Intuit Dome.
Saturday’s festivities will kick off with NBA All-Star Media Day on NBA TV. Later on Saturday will be the classic All-Star events such as the dunk contest, skills competition, and three-point challenge. NBA All-Star Saturday will begin airing at 5 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
When is the 2026 NBA All-Star Game?
The game is set for Sunday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. ET from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.